Fujimi FJ-45248 Full-Hull 1/700 IJN Battleship Ise Kit  [FJ-45248]

Detailed 1/700 Full-Hull Model: IJN Battleship Ise (FJ-45248)

This full-hull 1/700 plastic kit reproduces the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft battleship Ise, issued as a special full-hull edition intended for collectors and serious scale modellers.

The Ise-class ships were constructed in the World War I period, and Ise was later rebuilt during World War II with an aft flight deck to operate floatplanes, creating a hybrid battleship/aircraft carrier. That late-war alteration increased air capability while retaining main battery guns and saw limited operational use.

Kit particulars and assembly advice follow. This special edition includes finely detailed photo-etched components and a wood deck seal to replicate deck timber at scale. Thin metal parts demand delicate handling and precise alignment when joining full-hull sections; fine clamping and minimal adhesive are recommended to avoid warping. Apply the wood deck treatment prior to final varnishing for a natural finish.

Consult historical photos for accurate paint and rigging references; light weathering and deck contrast will enhance realism. Use small clamps, taping, or custom jigs to hold hull halves and deck parts in exact register while glue sets, particularly around the flight-deck junctions.

A specification-rich full-hull release that includes etched metal detail and a dedicated wood-deck treatment to help builders achieve museum-quality display results.